Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
44Performance39.3
23.3Display41.6
29.3Battery45.9
67.7Portability51.4
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 154 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 wins this laptop face-off, 43.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and battery (+17). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 51
- 19% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.98 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 29
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+8% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Top 83% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 58 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+18% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+19% | 22 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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